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James Edward Hunzeker

James Edward Hunzeker

Mar 25, 2024

James Hunzeker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and short time member of the community, passed away in Safford, Arizona. He was born in Montpelier and led a life full of diverse experiences and accomplishments.James served his country with honor as a Vietnam Army Veteran before pursuing a career as a Long Haul Trucker and Mine Mill Operator. Despite his...

"Tyler" Shawn Reynolds

"Tyler" Shawn Reynolds

Mar 24, 2024

"Tyler", Shawn Tyler Reynolds, was born in Victoria, Texas and raised in Arizona for most of his childhood. He moved to Oklahoma as a young teen and moved back to Arizona when he turned 18. There he met and married Rebecca Davis and they spent 8 years together.Tyler worked at Walmart making lots of friends, then later moved to GCRC....

Sarahphina "Sarah" Ganilla

Sarahphina "Sarah" Ganilla

Mar 14, 2024

In loving memory of Sarahphina Ganilla, a beloved Dispatcher for the San Carlos Police Department, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Born on a winter day in 1957 in San Carlos, Arizona, Sarahphina's journey came to a peaceful end on March 14, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona.Sarahphina dedicated her career to serving her community with unwavering commitment and professionalism...

Betty Jo De Vaney

Betty Jo De Vaney

Mar 11, 2024

Betty Jo Coffey De Vaney was born in Austin, Texas on July 7, 1929, to Mary Richert Bailey Coffey and Otis Coffey. Her family included her brother, David Otis Coffey.Betty grew up in Texas. Her father was a high school football coach and teacher and the family moved to different towns and cities within Texas during her elementary and high...

Marcus Cortez Leon

Marcus Cortez Leon

Mar 11, 2024

**PLEASE NOTICE : CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES**Marcus Cortez Leon was a beloved soul who graced this world with his presence on July 14, 2009, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. Tragically, he departed from us on March 11, 2024, in Safford, Arizona.Those who knew Marcus understood him as someone easy-going and incredibly popular. He had a way of...

Marie Busby

Marie Busby

Mar 9, 2024

Marie Maloy Busby, long-time resident of Safford, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Marie was a beloved mother, tia, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on March 24, 1934, and lived a life filled with love, hard work, and unwavering faith.Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry and son Richard, but her legacy lives...

Dorothy Dykes

Dorothy Dykes

Mar 9, 2024

Dorothy Faye Dykes passed away on March 9, 2024 in Globe, Arizona.  She was born on August 5, 1967 to George and Bonnie Dykes. She married her high-school sweetheart Toby Rector on May 1, 1986. Through this marriage she welcomed two daughters Amanda Faye Rector and Alicia Ann Rector. She went on to have two more children Troy Louis Partin...

Esther Gonzales

Esther Gonzales

Mar 3, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend returned to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024 after her battle with ALS. She was 65 years old. Esther Gonzales was born on March 20th 1958, in Deming New Mexico, to her parents Manuel and Eva Nuñez. She grew up in Grants, New Mexico, where she attended Grants High...

Skeeter Pike

Skeeter Pike

Mar 2, 2024

Skeeter Pike, a beloved member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Bylas, Arizona passed away at home on March 2, 2024. Skeeter was born on December 21, 1950, in Safford, Arizona.Skeeter's life will be honored and remembered during the visitation and funeral service to be held in Bylas, Arizona.The visitation is scheduled for March 10, 2024, from 4:00 PM...

Jaime Peters

Jaime Peters

Mar 1, 2024

Jaime Lee Peters 34, Safford Arizona passed away on March 1, 2024 services will be PrivateJaime Was born June 18, 1989 in Safford Arizona she attended Safford school and graduated from Mount Graham. She attended EAC for nursing.Jaime Is survived by her parents, James and Roxanne Peters, brother, Josh (Natalie) Peters, sister, Erica ( Steven jr.) Weddle , Niece Jessie...

Cleo Duthie

Cleo Duthie

Mar 1, 2024

Cleo Mae Herbert Duthie
1927 - 2024

Cleo Mae Herbert Duthie, our wonderful angel mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, returned to the loving embrace of her Father in Heaven on March 1, 2024, in Pima, Arizona, of causes incident to age. She was 96 years old.

Cleo was born on May 14, 1927, in Douglas, Arizona, to Melvin George Herbert and Maybird "Mae"...

Jo Johnson

Jo Johnson

Feb 28, 2024

Jo "Jody" Willa Johnson of Thatcher passed away on February 28, 2024 at the age of 80. Jody was born on April 15, 1943 in Valliant, Oklahoma to parents Clifford Hall & Josephine Lorance Hall and siblings Jimmie, Charlotte, and Sandra.

At the age of 3, Jody and her family moved to Morenci where she grew up, graduating from Morenci High...

Harry Porter

Harry Porter

Feb 26, 2024



Harry Leroy Porter, affectionately known by friends and family as “Jalapeño Harry,” was born in Central, Arizona on January 12, 1938, to Sanford Perry Porter and Dorothy Whitmer. He was the fourth child born to the couple, after Harold Perry, Donald Whitmer and Marilyn Rose. Larry Elwin followed shortly after Harry to complete the Porter family. 



Harry lived in Central and...

Phyllis Ann Sokol

Phyllis Ann Sokol

Feb 21, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Sokol, 81, of Alpine, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024.

Phyllis was born April 19, 1942 in Oskaloosa TWP Clay County, Illinois to parents Virgil Gilbert and Ester Jones.

Phyllis moved around 1970 from Illinois to Thatcher, Arizona.  After a few years, she married John Sokol and for many years helped operate her husband's business, Sokol Heating...

Leander Johnson

Leander Johnson

Feb 19, 2024

In loving memory of our beloved father, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend. Leander was born August 16, 1955 in San Carlos, Arizona. He was the 3rd child of late Harrison Johnson and late Zina Goseyun Johnson. He is survived by his siblings Darlene, Serena, Saralyn, Hilda, Rosalie, Vernadell, Velda and the late Patrick Johnson Sr. and Wanda Grimes. He grew...

Craig Winnie

Craig Winnie

Feb 18, 2024

Craig Anson Winnie, age 61, of Safford, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,February 18, 2024.Born to Ray Winnie and Rosemary Mellema on May 10, 1962 in Greenville, Michigan, Craig came into this world with a zest for life. He was an adventurous soul who lived life to the fullest until his last day here. Craig’s positive energy and loud boisterous...

Janell Palmer

Janell Palmer

Feb 13, 2024

Janell Kempton Palmer of Safford, Arizona passed away on February 13, 2024.  

Janell was born May 3, 1931 to Calvin and Hermione Kempton in Safford, Arizona.  Raised in the Gila Valley, she graduated from Safford High and attended Eastern Arizona College. Janell was an outstanding student. While in high school, Janell met Bill Palmer, they fell in love, later married...

Markus Romero

Markus Romero

Feb 7, 2024

Markus Frank Romero, a beloved son, brother, husband, and father, passed away at the age of 39 on February 7, 2024, in Safford, Arizona. Born on May 16, 1984, in Willcox, Arizona, Markus grew up in Safford, where he formed deep connections with his community.

Markus was the cherished son of Ancleto C. Romero and Lynn L. Dana. Growing up, he...

Leon Reynolds

Leon Reynolds

Feb 7, 2024

Leon Reynolds, a revered figure in the farming community and devoted owner of Reynold's Farm, has sadly left us on February 7, 2024. Born on December 3, 1940, Leon led a remarkable life dedicated to agriculture and the betterment of his community.

From an early age, Leon showed a deep passion for farming. Growing up in a small town, he learned...

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